I was not there when you were born
For I was away for a Church mission
But I was connected with your mom by phone
Today, I am again away and we’re only connected by phone
Yes, I am away but connected, not alone

I was not there when you were born
For I was in the capital with people’s demonstration for alternation
But my comrades were there and looked at you as their own
Now you turned 19 and can maturely manage with our connection
Yes, I am away but connected, not alone
I was not there when you were born
For I was working with the movement for the president’s resignation
Proudly, we named you after the brand of that coalition
You have grown consciously intelligent that I can depend to make own decision
Yes, I am away but connected, not alone
Oh, I was not there too when your brother was born
But I hope you both can understand me and my advocacy for social transformation
As it was and even now, our society has a worsened social and economic situation
My sons, the future is yours to shape for your sons, daughters and the coming generation
Oh, yes, I am away but connected, not alone
Ah, I was not there when you and your brother were born
For I was participating in a quest for the people’s liberation
As it is, not for us but for our sons and daughters is the project for social emancipation
My sons, be firm and sincerely and conscientiously consider to take your option
Ah, yes, I am away but connected, not alone